«A bad friend is like a shadow. When the sun shines, you can’t get rid of it; when the clouds gather overhead, you can’t find it.» This is just one of the sayings outstanding Kazakh thinker, poet and philosopher Abai Kunanbayev. His «Words of Edification» are a treasure trove of wisdom, on the basis of which one can compile an entire social and ethical code not only for the people of Kazakhstan.
August 10 marks the 180th anniversary of the birth of Abai Kunanbayev. This name is well known both in the near and far abroad. His thoughts and ideas find a lively response in the hearts of people, regardless of their nationality.
Abai’s creativity is the heritage of world culture. Congratulating the people of Kazakhstan on the anniversary of the great Kazakh poet and thinker, we wish everyone to carefully preserve and increase his spiritual heritage. Let it continue to inspire us to creativity and good deeds!